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Sun, 03 Apr 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Walthamstow-built first mass-produced bus outside Loughton hotel
A number 10A general bus in the forecourt of the Old Crown Hotel, Loughton, just prior to the First World War.

Sun, 03 Apr 2022 07:00:00 +0100
Multi-storey hospital car park will free up land for homes
A multi-storey car park planned for North Middlesex University Hospital has won approval in a scheme designed to free up land for housing development.

Sun, 03 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Bromley man fined £936 after driving through red light with no insurance
A man has been fined £936 in court after driving without insurance and failing to stop at a red light in Bromley.

Sun, 03 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Beckenham man and team send 17 ambulances to Ukraine
A Beckenham man and a huge team of volunteers have sent 17 ambulances and two off-road vehicles packed with supplies to Ukraine.

Sun, 03 Apr 2022 04:00:00 +0100
The Boat Race 2022: What time is it on and how to watch
Find out what time the boat race is on, the route and how to watch.

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 22:51:06 +0100
Beavers are back in London- Arjun Deepak, Wilson's School
After four centuries of extinction, beavers have finally returned to the waters of London. As part of the rewilding movement, which is painting London green, the borough of Enfield has seen a male and female beaver introduced to a local nature area, ...

Sat, 02 Apr 2022 17:50:04 +0100
3rd London Turkish Speakers Festival - Highams Park School - Nehir Yildiz
A lot of celebrities from Turkey are coming to the London Turkish Speakers Festival.

Sat, 02 Apr 2022 17:13:08 +0100
For the Future Lawyers - Neeraja Govindan, Greenshaw High School
InvestIN recently held the ‘The Young Lawyer’ programme for aspiring solicitors, barristers and

Sat, 02 Apr 2022 14:54:44 +0100
Thamesmead man charged with murder of Ukrainian lorry driver in Belvedere
A man from Thamesmead has been charged with the murder of a Ukrainian lorry driver in Belvedere.

Sat, 02 Apr 2022 13:11:53 +0100
Woman arrested after hoax stabbing call in Dartford
A woman has been arrested after a hoax call about a stabbing in Dartford wasted hours of emergency services' time.

Sat, 02 Apr 2022 10:58:40 +0100
Windsor Hall Pre-School items damaged after fire breaks out
A nursery is overwhelmed with community donations after a fire destroyed hundreds of pounds worth of children’s toys and equipment.

Sat, 02 Apr 2022 10:58:48 +0100
Missing Wandsworth girl, 13, last seen three days ago
A 13-year-old girl is missing from her home in Wandsworth.

Sat, 02 Apr 2022 10:23:54 +0100
Dozens of climate change protesters arrested after 10 oil terminals blocked
At least 34 climate change protesters have been arrested over the blocking of oil terminals across the country.

Sat, 02 Apr 2022 11:09:17 +0100
How to make the most of the Easter break Jayne Marcar Langley Park School for Girls
When we're at school we have to use great amounts of mental and physical energy throughout our day when we meet people, commute to school and, of course, classwork in lessons. In addition, we receive homework for after-school hours, and many of us...

Sat, 02 Apr 2022 10:06:04 +0100
‘Cyber-gang’ teenagers accused of hacking tech firms including BT and Nvidia
Two teenagers have appeared in court accused of hacking major technology companies for a cyber-crime gang in alleged operations worth hundreds of thousands of pounds.

Sat, 02 Apr 2022 10:00:00 +0100
Where to get the best kebabs in Greenwich according to Tripadvisor reviews
 Find out where you can get the best kebabs in Greenwich.

Sat, 02 Apr 2022 09:36:55 +0100
Drug-dealing gang who bragged about their crimes in music videos sentenced
A drug-dealing gang who bragged about their crimes in rap music videos have been sentenced after the footage was used as evidence against them.

Sat, 02 Apr 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Rare picture of police box installed outside east London dairy
A rare picture of a police box being installed in Chingford at the bottom of Friday Hill outside Poulter’s Dairy c1938.

Sat, 02 Apr 2022 07:00:00 +0100
Affordable homes on former family centre site refused
A plan to build 106 affordable homes in Enfield Highway has been turned down after councillors agreed it would cause harm to neighbours.

Sat, 02 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Weather: sunshine and showers cover south London this weekend
The Met Office has predicted a weekend of frosty sunshine and scattered showers across south London this weekend.

Sat, 02 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Strictly Come Dancing icon returns to Bromley for female solo tour
Oti Mabuse, former Strictly Come Dancing icon, and the latest judge on Dancing on Ice, says her first UK female solo tour is her way of saying “women support women, and women do sell tours”.

Sat, 02 Apr 2022 00:01:00 +0100
Richmond Park is the best walk in London - see the full list
The best walks in London have been revealed by Which?

Sat, 02 Apr 2022 18:00:00 +0100
Aldi brings back its Le Creuset dupes in new spring colours
Run don’t walk to Aldi because the supermarket finally has its cast iron cookware back in stock.

Sat, 02 Apr 2022 17:15:14 +0100
Top garden furniture from mini bars to benches from You garden
Longer and summery nights promise quality time in the garden with family and friends - so why not give it some love?

Sat, 02 Apr 2022 17:13:52 +0100
Bridgerton series two: Pandora charms, necklaces and rings fit for a Duchess
Jewels aren't just for Duchesses, see the most affordable pieces to help bring some Bridgerton glamour into your day from Pandora.

Sat, 02 Apr 2022 11:24:17 +0100
Covid vaccines can now be booked for children aged 5 to 11
The age range for being able to have Covid vaccines has now been lowered

Wed, 30 Mar 2022 21:24:19 +0100
I was in 'the room where it happens'
On the 18th of March, a musical theatre fanatic and I went to the beautiful Victoria Palace to watch Hamilton the musical for the second time. Having listened to the soundtrack for years I was thrilled to see it live at an age I was able to acknowled...

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 22:48:05 +0100
The War on Misinformation - Karina Reed (Tiffin School)
It’s the story that has gripped the world over the past month - the eruption of war between Russia and Ukraine after Russia’s invasion five weeks ago. Thanks to social media, we are seeing the events of this conflict unfold in real-time, and whil...

Fri, 01 Apr 2022 08:00:00 +0100
A41 bridge repairs in Edgware to cause 'significant delays'
Transport for London (TfL) is warning of "significant delays" in the Edgware area that look set to last until the summer.

Fri, 01 Apr 2022 23:57:38 +0100
Fears over security of Wembley's Royal Box after new plans given green light- Panav Goyal, Merchant Taylors' School
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has approved plans for new flats to be built around Wembley Stadium, despite concerns of the security of the Royal Box, which will be overlooked by the proposed tower blocks.

Fri, 01 Apr 2022 16:21:07 +0100
Man jailed for 18 years after murdering his cousin in Battersea
A man has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of his cousin in Battersea.

Fri, 01 Apr 2022 15:24:12 +0100
The Limes children's centre closes amid safeguarding concerns
A Walthamstow children’s centre has closed permanently following the discovery of “significant safeguarding concerns” last year.

Fri, 01 Apr 2022 15:25:55 +0100
Coping with Exam Stress by Chloe Gardner Farringtons School
We all know the feeling of stress too well and seemingly as exam season is on the horizon, we are all on the quest not only to achieve the best grades, but to find ways to deal with the immense pressure.

Fri, 01 Apr 2022 14:31:18 +0100
Norlington Boys' School and Connaught Girls' School to merge
Two Leyton single-sex schools plan to merge into a single academy trust, although boys and girls will still be educated separately.

Fri, 01 Apr 2022 14:30:00 +0100
Little known Tesco petrol station rule sees 'embarrassed' man stopped from filling up cans
The motorist has complained to retail giant Tesco after a staff member threatened to report him to police at a petrol station.

Fri, 01 Apr 2022 13:54:40 +0100
Married PCSO admits masturbating in uniform in Southwark park after being filmed
A police community support officer (PCSO) has admitted masturbating in a south London park.

Fri, 01 Apr 2022 13:24:22 +0100
The Michael Tippett College in Balham slammed by Ofsted
A SPECIAL school has been slammed by an inspector who found staff tube-feeding students in front of other people.

Fri, 01 Apr 2022 13:12:53 +0100
Lewisham takeaway could poison customers
A Chinese takeaway with rat poo on the floor has been warned after an inspector found customers could get food poisoning from reheated rice.

Fri, 01 Apr 2022 12:32:11 +0100
Wandsworth: Police officer admits secretly filming woman in fitting rooms
A Metropolitan Police officer has admitted secretly filming a woman while she tried on clothes in the fitting rooms at Primark and keeping more than 1,000 indecent images of children.

Fri, 01 Apr 2022 10:48:22 +0100
Big Ben reveals £80 million makeover
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Fri, 01 Apr 2022 10:59:38 +0100
PCSO charged over online video of ‘sex act in London park'
A serving police community support officer (PCSO) has been charged after a video emerged online allegedly showing a sex act in a London park.

Fri, 01 Apr 2022 10:52:30 +0100
Met Police officer due in court charged with making indecent image of child
A Metropolitan Police officer will appear in court charged with voyeurism and making an indecent image of a child.

Fri, 01 Apr 2022 10:00:23 +0100
South west London RAF veteran forced out of care home
A Second World War veteran with dementia was forced out of his nursing home during the coronavirus pandemic when his money ran out after his local council failed to fund part of his care.

Fri, 01 Apr 2022 10:00:00 +0100
Burnt Oak plumber found guilty of Radlett flat burglary
A plumber who stole £3,000 from a flat he was working in has been ordered to pay the money back to his victim.

Fri, 01 Apr 2022 10:20:09 +0100
Lewisham Road fire destroys second floor of flat
Half of the first floor and the whole of the second floor of a flat above a shop has been destroyed by a fire early this morning.

Fri, 01 Apr 2022 09:30:24 +0100
Extinction Rebellion to hold daily protests in London
The daily protests will start on April 9.

Fri, 01 Apr 2022 09:39:54 +0100
Future of Putney Boat Race is at risk because of Thames pier plan, warns MP
The future of the Boat Race may be put at risk by plans for a new pier on the Thames, ministers have been told.

Fri, 01 Apr 2022 08:17:08 +0100
London Tube closures this weekend: See the full list
Check the London Underground services this weekend before heading out.

Fri, 01 Apr 2022 07:54:45 +0100
Scouts Are Getting Younger by Julie Hooper Farringtons School
As children aged 4-6 have been significantly impacted by covid lockdowns, there have been gaps in their development due to closure of schools.

Fri, 01 Apr 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Things to do in South East London this weekend? April 1-3
If you're after a good time in London this weekend, look no further.



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